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star sapphire
nounC2
/ˌstɑː ˈsæf.aɪər/A sapphire gemstone that exhibits a star-shaped optical phenomenon (asterism) when viewed under a direct light source, caused by needle-like inclusions of rutile.
star shell
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialized)
/ˈstɑː ˌʃɛl/A type of artillery shell designed to explode in the air and produce a bright light for battlefield illumination or signaling.
star sign
nounB1
/ˈstɑː ˌsaɪn/one of the twelve divisions of the zodiac, each named after a constellation and associated with specific dates, believed to influence personality and destiny.
star stream
nounC1+ (Specialized/Academic)
/ˈstɑː ˌstriːm/A vast, coherent flow of stars moving together through space, typically originating from the gravitational disruption and tidal stretching of a smaller galaxy or star cluster as it orbits a larger galaxy.
star system
nounC1/C2
/ˈstɑː ˌsɪs.təm/A group of stars bound together by gravitational forces.
star thistle
nounC1
/ˈstɑː ˌθɪs.əl/A type of thistle plant, typically with spiny leaves and flowers that have a star-like arrangement of bracts.
star turn
nounmedium
/stɑː tɜːn/The main performance or act by a prominent entertainer in a show.
star wars
nounHigh
/ˌstɑː ˈwɔːz/A popular science fiction media franchise created by George Lucas, centered on a conflict between the Jedi and the Sith in a galaxy far, far away.
star-apple
nounC1/C2
/ˈstɑː ˌæp(ə)l/A tropical fruit with a spherical shape and purplish, green, or yellow skin, whose cross-section reveals a star-shaped pattern of seeds.
star-nosed mole
nounC1/C2
/ˈstɑː nəʊzd məʊl/A small, semi-aquatic mole species (Condylura cristata) native to eastern North America, distinguished by 22 pink, fleshy appendages surrounding its nose.
star-of-bethlehem
nounLow
/ˌstɑːr əv ˈbeθlɪhɛm/A small perennial flowering plant (genus Ornithogalum) with white star-shaped flowers, often with green undersides, named for its star-like appearance and biblical associations.
star-of-jerusalem
nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
/ˌstɑːr əv dʒəˈruːsələm/A perennial plant (Ornithogalum umbellatum) of the lily family, native to Europe and the Mediterranean, with clusters of star-shaped white flowers that open fully in sunlight.
star-spangled banner
nounC1
/ˌstɑː ˈspæŋ.ɡəld ˈbæn.ər/The national flag of the United States of America.
stara zagora
nounVery Low
/ˌstɑːrə ˈzæɡərə/A city in central Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Stara Zagora Province.
starboard
adjectiveadverbnoun+2C1
/ˈstɑːbəd/The right side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
starburst
nounB2
/ˈstɑːbɜːst/A pattern or shape resembling an exploding star; a sudden brief outburst of light, energy, or activity.
starch
adjectivenounverb+1B2
/stɑːtʃ/A white, tasteless, carbohydrate substance found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, and roots, used as a food and in manufacturing. Also, a substance used to stiffen fabric.
starch blocker
nounLow
/stɑːtʃ ˈblɒkə/A dietary supplement that inhibits the digestion of starch, often used for weight management.
stardom
nounB2
/ˈstɑː.dəm/The state or status of being a very famous and celebrated performer (usually in film, music, or sports).
stardust
nounMedium
/ˈstɑːdʌst/Small, glittering particles of matter found in space; a collection of tiny, distant stars appearing as a hazy cloud.

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